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Biden: US has taken out al-Qaeda leader Zawahiri in Kabul
Killed in a drone strike...Read MoreAugust 2, 2022 577 0 -
With fears looming over their future, Afghans need world support – Editorial
Will the world come together to help ease the Afghan suffering?...Read MoreAugust 20, 2021 623 0 -
Biden stands by decision to withdraw from Afghanistan as Taliban take Kabul
The latest events prove now is the time to end the war...Read MoreAugust 16, 2021 862 2 -
Afghanistan goes back to the Taliban as Ghani flees; US steps up evacuations
Kabul's rapid fall stuns the world capitals ...Read MoreAugust 15, 2021 792 1 -
US and Taliban eye peace deal as reduction in violence begins this weekend
In this UNAMA image by Fraidoon Poya a family struggles through a dusty environment in Afghanistan The U.S. appears well on its way to signing an agreement with the Afghan Taliban, in all probability later this month....February 21, 2020 841 0 -
63 Afghans killed in bombing on kabul wedding hall
At least 63 Afghans lost their lives and another 200 sustained wounds when a suicide bomber targeted a wedding hall, turning the place into a bloody scene. The bombing, claimed by a local IS affiliate, came...August 18, 2019 570 0 -
US says Trump, Khan built personal rapport in their successful meeting
The State Department has hailed Prime Minister Imran Khan’s commitment to help with negotiations between Kabul and Afghan Taliban as it described President Trump’s meeting with the Pakistani leader a success. “This meeting, of course, gave...July 27, 2019 924 0 -
Trump orders pullout of 7,000 troops from Afghanistan
In a move likely to have far-reaching implications for South and Central Asia, President Donald Trump has decided to pull out 7,000 troops from Afghanistan. The move comes a day after the White House decision to...December 21, 2018 792 0 -
U.S. backs Afghan offer to extend ceasefire with Taliban, begin peace talks
The United States on Saturday expressed its support for Kabul’s offer to extend ceasefire with the Taliban insurgents and launch negotiations, saying all Afghans will benefit from an end to bloodshed. “We support President Ghani’s offer...June 16, 2018 882 0 -
U.S. supports Afghanistan’s ceasefire offer to the Taliban during Eid holidays
Photo: UNAMA / Fraidoon Poya – A family struggles through a dusty environment in Afghanistan The United States has welcomed President Ashraf Ghani’s offer of a temporary ceasefire between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban to...June 7, 2018 910 0